Comprehensive Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care


Book Description

Respiratory students and therapists can learn the latest in respiratory care for newborns and children from this updated book. Readers will study fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system, then learn respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, as well as causes and care of respiratory illnesses. A section devoted to ventilation and oxygenation includes information on both conventional and special techniques. Even topics such as care of parents and home care are discussed in detail. Ten clinical case studies supplement the main text.Key features:¨ Corresponds with the new NBRC content outline for the perinatal/pediatric specialty exam¨ New section on specialty medical gases¨ Practice questions, laboratory exercises, and checklists now located in the book to improve understanding ¨ Information on conventional and non-conventional ventilators¨ Ten clinical case studies support application of content from the main text.(KEYWORDS: respiratory care, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapists, pediatric, perinatal, child respiratory care)







Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care


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Confidently meet the challenges you’ll face in clinical and practice! Gain a solid understanding of neonatal and pediatric diseases you explore real-world patient experiences with this unique resource. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about perinatal lung diseases • common neonatal complications • congenital diseases • pediatric pulmonary and upper airway diseases • and neuromuscular disorders. A streamlined presentation helps you easily grasp the background, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, management and treatment, and the course and prognosis of each disease. In every chapter, unfolding case studies with full-color illustrations and photographs enhance your critical-thinking skills, making it easy to connect theory with practice. Plus, multiple-choice review questions help you assess your progress. Explore MORE online at DavisPlus! Access your complete text online with the Davis Digital Version and gain additional practice with Student Questions and Interactive Case Studies. Redeem the Plus Code, inside new, printed texts, to access these DavisPlus Student Resources.




Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care


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This popular book covers the “how-to” of the respiratory care of newborns in outline format. It includes case studies for self-review and is illustrated with high quality radiographic images, figures, tables, and algorithms. Written and edited by international experts, the Third Edition is a thorough update and remains a convenient source of practical information on respiratory physiology, exam techniques, tips for performing procedures, radiography, ventilation, pain management, transport, and discharge planning. ·Up-to-date clinical information from world experts ·Case studies ·Easy-to-consult outline format ·Condensed information about all of the major mechanical ventilators (e.g., modes, displays, and alarms) “The extent of coverage, easy readability, superb organization [and] ...practical pearls make [this book] worthwhile...simply a great bargain.” --Journal of Perinatology (review of a previous edition)




Comprehensive Perinatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care


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Learn the latest in respiratory care for newborns and children from COMPREHENSIVE PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE, 4E. This newly updated book is clear, consistent, and easy for you to follow. Comprehensive coverage of fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system, is followed by respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, and progresses into causes and care of respiratory illnesses. It provides discussion of the ventilation and oxygenation needs of neonatal and pediatric patients including information on both conventional and special techniques. Topics unique to this book, such as care of parents and home care, are discussed in detail. COMPREHENSIVE PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE, 4E provides you with the theory and clinical expertise necessary to embark on your career and meet the challenges presented in a rapidly changing health care environment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.




Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care


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"Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care is unique. The approach and layout of each chapter is standardized, much like the format for scientific papers published in medical journals. Each chapter provides the reader with a thorough review of the literature on the subject, and the text is written in a clear and concise manner. Illustrations, tables, and figures enhance the learning experience. The supplemental web-based materials provide relevant, evidence-based materials to enhance the reader's current practice and prepare them for the exam"--




Guidelines for Perinatal Care


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This guide has been developed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is designed for use by all personnel involved in the care of pregnant women, their foetuses, and their neonates.




AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing


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An official publication of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Perinatal Nursing, Fourth Edition presents up-to-date information based on the most rigorous evidence and offers suggestions for best practices. This new edition of the authoritative, comprehensive text used by perinatal nurses worldwide features a wealth of new content to keep practice current. New chapters related to patient safety and the development of a highly reliable perinatal unit, inform nurses how to conduct team training and drills for obstetric emergencies, create checklists, and effectively handoff patients. It features expanded coverage of high-risk pregnancy, from bleeding in pregnancy to preterm labor and birth, diabetes, cardiac disease, pulmonary complications, multiple gestation, and maternal-fetal transport. An all-new chapter on obesity in pregnancy covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, as well as bariatric surgery. An expanded chapter on newborn nutrition includes new sections on the infant feeding decision, benefits of breastfeeding, nutritional components, and preterm milk and lactation.







Nps Exam Secrets Study Guide: Nps Test Review for the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination


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NPS Exam Secrets helps you ace the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NPS Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. NPS Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NPS Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Metered Dose Inhaler, Pediatric Patient, Ventilator Circuit, Hemoglobin, Sepsis, Respiratory Therapist, Arterial Blood Gas, Patent Airway, Catheter, Tracheostomy Tube, Endotracheal, Peak Inspiratory Pressure, Positive End Expiratory Pressure, Mean Airway Pressure, Ventilated Patient, Respiratory Distress, Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Mild Respiratory Distress, Pneumonia, Lung Compliance, Bacterial Pathogens, Oxyhood, Oxygen Tent, Sympathomimetic Drugs, Parasympatholytics, Nitric Oxide (No) Therapy, Manual Resuscitation Bags, Barotraumas, Artificial Airways, Tracheostomy, Suctioning, Chest Physiotherapy, Extracorporeal Life Support, Heliox Therapy, and much more...